We tried FloatBuds for the first time this summer with my 2.5yr old because he had a fear of water and this suit helped him gain much more confidence in the water! It’s very easy to put on, not over... See more
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These are so well made and designed. My 4 year old twins were using puddle jumpers and the second we put these on they were swimming, kicking, splashing and having a great time feeling more in contr... See more
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I am SO glad I came across float buds swimsuit and super cute hooded towel! The swimsuit is so much better than the bulky floatie around the arms! He is actually able to swim and stay vertical while a... See more
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This is a gamechanger! I love how this allows some swim support (while supervised of course!) without the arm floaties. I also love that it’s adjustable- you can remove floating pieces as they become... See more
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Chinese Return Fee
If you want to return the item you have to pay return shipping to China. No other option. Avoid this company.
August 25, 2026
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Thank you for raising this, Sarah — return costs are a fair thing to be frustrated about, and we appreciate you saying it plainly. 💙
We manufacture at our overseas facility, which is what lets us keep FloatBuds priced the way it is for families — producing locally would push the suits well past $75, and that wasn't a trade we wanted to make. The flip side is that returns travel a long way, and we understand that's not what anyone wants to hear. It's exactly why we put so much into helping families get the right suit the first time — checking chest and hip measurements before ordering, and asking us anything at all beforehand, so the one that lands is the one you actually want.
We'd like to look at your order properly rather than leave it here. Please reach our team at contactfloatbuds@gmail.com and we'll come back to you with options.
I am SO glad I came across float buds…
I am SO glad I came across float buds swimsuit and super cute hooded towel! The swimsuit is so much better than the bulky floatie around the arms! He is actually able to swim and stay vertical while actually learning to swim!we also love the prints and the hooded towel is so cute to keep him warm and cozy after swimming! We have 2 suits already and will probably order more
August 25, 2026
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Briana, thank you so much for this — and for already having two suits in the rotation. 💙
Freedom of movement is such a big part of it. Without bulky arm floats getting in the way, little ones can actually practise the movements that turn into real swimming. So glad he's getting that, and that the hooded towel is earning its keep after the pool too.
Thank you again for the lovely words! 🌊
My 3 year was not confident in the…
My 3 year was not confident in the water, until we got this swimsuit. I was going to get him in swimming lessons but we have not been able to afford them yet. But I really wanted him to learn how to be safe in the water and this swimsuit changed everything! He was instantly more confident in the water and I love that as he gets more confident we can take out the floaties one by one. But in the meantime I have just been showing him how to swim and I love not having to worry about him in the water. Also he is OBSESSED with the swim cap too and the towel. Which is so cute. We have both the blue and the orange floatbuds swimsuit and I HIGHLY recommend them!
August 25, 2026
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Carissa, what a review — thank you for taking the time to write it all out. 💙
Watching a child go from unsure to confident in the water is the whole reason we do this, and the fact that you've been teaching him yourself makes it even better. You've got the approach exactly right: full support to start, then removing the inserts one by one as his skills catch up. And the swim cap obsession is very relatable.
One thing worth keeping in mind while he's learning — the floatsuit is a swim-development aid rather than a life-saving device, so staying within arm's reach is important even as he gets more confident.
Thank you for the recommendation, and for choosing both colours. Many more happy swims ahead! 🌊
Terrible experience
I ordered 2 suits for my toddler grandsons on July 3rd - received an email July 15 saying they were being shipped. By August 13 still no suits so I inquired via email - response was they would check into it. As of August 24, still no update so I emailed again and received the same message they'd look into it. I responded with a demand for a refund bc the summer is over and now they will have outgrown them. Stay tuned.
August 25, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Pamela, thank you for setting out the timeline so clearly — it makes it much easier for us to chase this properly, and we're grateful you did. 💙
Waiting this long for suits meant for your grandsons, and having to follow up twice without a real answer, isn't the experience we want anyone to have. Thank you for your patience through it.
We want to get this resolved for you rather than leave you waiting again. Please reach us at contactfloatbuds@gmail.com and our team will pick it up and come back to you with something concrete. 🌊
My items took nearly a month to arrive
My items took nearly a month to arrive. When they finally did arrive, one suit was ripped. I photographed it and emailed them the day I received the item. It took them another month to respond to me, only to offer me a 20% refund or a replacement. I declined the replacement since it would take another month to arrive. Swim season will be over by then. They claimed the year appeared to be from use. Horrible customer service. It’s been almost 2 months since my purchase and I still have no refund.
July 7, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Erika, thank you for laying this out so clearly, and for the grace you've shown in sticking with us this long. 💙
You did everything right — photographed the damage and emailed the same day it arrived. Waiting a month for a reply after that isn't good enough, and we're grateful you've stayed patient rather than walking away quietly.
We want this properly resolved for you. Please reach us at contactfloatbuds@gmail.com and our team will pick it up and come back to you directly. 🌊
Absolutely love these swimsuits
Absolutely love these swimsuits! They are very practical, comfortable, and perfect for children. The quality is great, and my kids can move around freely and comfortably while wearing them. I highly recommend them ,definitely a great choice from me!
August 18, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Ani, thank you for the five stars and the lovely words. 💙
Comfort and freedom of movement were right at the top of the list when we designed the floatsuit — kids won't wear something that feels restrictive, and they certainly won't learn in it. Hearing your children can move around happily in theirs tells us we got that part right.
Thanks so much for the recommendation. 🌊
These are so well made and designed
These are so well made and designed. My 4 year old twins were using puddle jumpers and the second we put these on they were swimming, kicking, splashing and having a great time feeling more in control having their arms free but still safe. 10/10 recommend
August 8, 2026
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Tori, thank you — and an immediate switch with twins is quite the endorsement! 💙
Free arms and that feeling of being in control is exactly what we were going for. Lovely to hear they took to them straight away.
Enjoy the rest of your pool days with them! 🌊
We love FloatBuds!
I was absolutely impressed by the Floatbuds swimsuit! My 4 and 2 year old did amazing in them and the first time they wore them, my 4 year old was able to swim across the pool with no help. Before she couldn’t because our old flotation devices wouldn’t allow her to properly swim. And with both of my kids being on the smaller side, usually flotation devices do not fit properly and constantly ride up but not the floatsuit! We really are so happy and can enjoy pool days a little more now! Thank you FloatBuds!
August 8, 2026
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Emily, what a brilliant review to read — thank you! 💙
Your point about the fit is spot on: a suit that rides up shifts everything out of position, which is exactly why we build ours to sit snug. Hearing that both your girls could actually swim rather than just bob about is the whole reason we made it.
Enjoy those easier pool days together! 🌊
My son is absolutely OBSESSED with his…
My son is absolutely OBSESSED with his Floatbuds. He asked to wear them every pool day we have! He even thinks every pack that comes in the mail is a new one!
August 16, 2026
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Ryse, this made us laugh — every parcel being a potential new FloatBuds is the highest praise going! 😄💙
So glad he's asking to wear them on pool days. Thanks for taking the time to review, and enjoy the rest of your swim season! 🌊
Great concept but needs improvement. Severe Weggie to kids.
The child’s swimsuit with built in floats was a great concept. But definitely has room for improvements. The suit worked great in the water, BUT gave my grandson the biggest constant weggie and was very hard to pull the short section down. When I reached out to return they only offered a 20% discount return. I couldn’t return the product for a full refund.
August 16, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thank you for such a balanced review — the fit feedback is genuinely useful to us.
Glad the suit performed well in the water. The riding-up issue is worth us looking at: it can happen if the suit is slightly too small in the torso, since our sizing is built around chest and hip rather than length. If you let us know your grandson's measurements, we can tell you whether a different size would sit better on him.
On the return — we source from our overseas facility, which is what keeps the suits at the price they are, but it does mean return postage costs are high, which is why a partial refund is often the better outcome for customers. We understand that wasn't what you were hoping for.
If you'd like us to take another look, email us at contactfloatbuds@gmail.com with your order number and our team will come back to you.
We love floatbuds
We love floatbuds, now yes the shipping was a little longer than I expected but the quality and style of the material was perfect! It really does allow my son to move freely as he’s swimming around! I like that he’s not just bobbing there like other suits and he moves a lot faster in this suit! Definitely recommend!
July 29, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Tiffany, thank you — and thank you for your patience on the shipping side. 💙
Your point about him moving rather than just bobbing is exactly what we set out to achieve; that horizontal position is what helps them build real swimming technique instead of hanging upright. Lovely to hear it's working for your son.
Really appreciate the recommendation. Enjoy the rest of your swim season! 🌊
My baby absolutely loved this!!
My baby absolutely loved this!!! He didn’t like the traditional ones but he loved this one!
August 9, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thank you, Patricia! 💙 Winning over a little one who wasn't keen on the traditional options is the best endorsement we could ask for. Hope he gets plenty of splashy days in it! 🌊
We love our Floatbuds!
We love our Floatbuds!! They’re my toddlers favorite swim suits to put on and gives them the confidence to practice swimming!!
August 11, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thanks so much, Shae! 💙 A favourite swimsuit they actually want to put on is half the battle won — so glad it's giving them the confidence to practise. Enjoy those pool days! 🌊
A Pool-Day Game Changer for Our Little One! 💦
We absolutely LOVE our FloatBuds! 💦 My little one is still getting comfortable in the water, and this floatsuit has given us so much more confidence during pool days. It’s comfortable, easy to get on, and lets him move his arms and legs while still giving him the support he needs. He was able to splash, play, and actually enjoy the pool instead of feeling restricted. Such a great addition to our summer pool days!
August 8, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Alexandra, thank you for such a warm review! 💙
Freedom of movement was one of the things we were most determined to get right — the whole point is that they can splash and play properly rather than feel held back. Lovely to hear it's given you both more confidence on pool days.
Enjoy the rest of your summer in the water! 🌊
No reasonable way to cancel, return or get refund
I ordered a suit for my grandson, which arrived a month after I ordered it. The only way to return the suit is to ship it back to China!!! and of course the cost for that is almost half the cost of the suit. I did try to cancel my order but was told it was too late. I would not deal with this company as there is no easy way to return products.
August 10, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Sarah, thank you for taking the time to write this — and we're sorry the whole experience fell short.
A month is longer than our standard 2–3 week window, and that's on us to do better. Our orders process within about 48 hours, so we'd like to look into what happened with yours specifically.
On returns: we source from our overseas facility, which is what lets us keep the suits at the price they are — making them locally would mean charging $75+, which we didn't want to do. The trade-off is that return postage is genuinely expensive, and we understand that's frustrating when it isn't what you expected at the point of ordering. It's something we're working on making clearer up front.
We'd like the chance to sort this out properly. If you email us at contactfloatbuds@gmail.com with your order number, our team will take a proper look and come back to you.
The float suit actually works
The float suit actually works. My 3 year old used to use puddle jumpers and I saw a massive improvement after 30 mins of swimming. She didn’t want my help at all and wanted to swim all by herself.
August 8, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Karisa, this is brilliant to hear — thank you! 💙
That shift from needing help to wanting to do it herself is exactly what the suit is designed to encourage, and 30 minutes is a lovely quick turnaround. Just keep her within arm's reach as she gets braver, since the suit supports her rather than replacing you being close by.
Enjoy watching her confidence grow! 🌊
My order came quickly & correctly
My order came quickly & correctly. The staff was personal and friendly - you can tell they really care about a quality product. My kids LOVE these suits, they are comfortable and have made summer so much more fun. And the matching towel ponchos were a hit too! Highly recommend!!
August 3, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Morgan, thank you — this is such a lovely one to read. 💙
Making summer more fun is exactly what we're here for, and hearing the ponchos were a hit too is a bonus. Your comment about the team genuinely made their day.
Thanks for recommending us. Enjoy the rest of the season with your little ones! 🌊
So cute, works exactly as advertised
I had a really great experience with FloatBuds from start to finish. I had reached out to customer service a few times and always received a response within one business day, so communication was never an issue for me.
I was also pleasantly surprised when my package arrived because I was only expecting the FloatSuit, but it also came with the cutest kid-sized hooded towel and a matching swim cap. It made the whole package feel like so much more than just ordering a float suit.
The FloatSuit itself worked exactly as expected. My son was able to comfortably run around and play outside of the pool with it on and then get right into the water and swim and play without it restricting his movement. We’ve been using it in Florida, and even in the heat he never seemed uncomfortable or too hot in it. I also really appreciate the UPF 50+ fabric for the added sun protection.
Overall, I’m really happy with both the product and my experience with FloatBuds. It’s comfortable, functional, thoughtfully designed, and we’ll definitely continue using
July 22, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Paige, what a thorough and generous review — thank you for taking the time. 💙
Lovely to hear the towel and cap were a nice surprise, and that the suit held up in the Florida heat. Comfort out of the water matters as much as in it, so we're really pleased he could run around in it happily. The UPF 50+ fabric is one of the things we're proudest of.
Thanks for the kind words about our team too — that means a lot to hear. Enjoy the rest of your swim season! 🌊
Just received this product and my son…
Just received this product and my son absolutely loves this it helping his confidence in the pool for sure! He is always asking to put it on!! Super happy with it!
August 3, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thanks so much for taking the time to review, Kayla! 💙 A little one asking to put it on is the best sign there is — so glad it's building his confidence in the pool. Enjoy the rest of your swim season! 🌊
My boys love our new Floatbuds suits!
My boys love our new Floatbuds suits! They are so comfy and are actually teaching them how to swim! My almost 5 year old is able to use his arms and learn different swimming motions while continuing to get better at floating without assistance. Highly recommend!
July 30, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thank you so much for this, Cola! 💙 Hearing that your boys are actually building real swimming skills — arms free, motions coming together, confidence growing — is exactly what we hoped FloatBuds would do. Thanks for the recommendation, and enjoy every splash together! 🌊
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